General:
* Came to
* Went to
* Reached
* Got to
* Arrived at
* Drew near
* Came near
* Moved toward
* Went towards
* Advanced towards
* Made their way to
More specific:
* For a person:
* Visited
* Contacted
* Spoke to
* Addressed
* Met with
* For an object:
* Near
* Close to
* Within reach
* In sight
* For a task:
* Tackled
* Undertook
* Dealt with
* Addressed
* Considered
* Faced
More formal:
* For a person:
* Solicited
* Engaged with
* Communicated with
* For an object:
* Approximated
* Converged on
* Adjoined
The best word to use will depend on the specific situation and the tone you want to convey.